The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (LSHOF) () also known as La Musa Awards, was established on October 18, 2012, by Desmond Child and Rudy Pérez, and is located in

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, United States. The hall of fame is dedicated to "educating, honoring and celebrating the lives and music of the world's greatest

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songwriters and composers". The hall of fame was conceived by Child after he realized that he was only the third Latino to be inducted into the

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. Pérez came up with the same idea after having discussions with Latin composers Manuel Alejandro and

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16 years prior to its conception. Initially, the organization had only 119 participants which grew to over 15,000 members in two years from 21 Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries across Latin America, Europe, and the US. Nominations for the inductions are selected by its committee of music professionals, which consists of producers, composers, musicians, and performers, with the winners being voted by the general public. The only exception was for the 2022 inductees. To be eligible for a nomination, the songwriter, composer, or lyricist is required to have their first published work released at least 20 years prior to the year of induction. The accolades are divided into three groups: inductees, posthumous inductees, and additional honorees. While inductees are selected by an online survey, the posthumous inductees, and special honors are presented by the organization's committee. For the inaugural La Musa Awards, five inductees were selected from 24 nominees of performing and non-performing songwriter categories. The gala took place on April 23, 2013, at the New World Center in Miami Beach. After a two-year absence, the organization celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2022 and inducted both of its founders into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. Since the inception, songwriters originating from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, the US, and Venezuela have been inducted.

Inductees

Posthumous inductees

Honorees

La Musa Honors

The La Musa Honors were only presented in 2013 and were awarded to Olga Guillot,

Draco Rosa Draco Cornelius Rosa Suárez (; born Robert Edward Rosa Suárez, June 27, 1969), also known as Draco Rosa, Robi Draco Rosa or simply Robi or Draco, is a Puerto Rican singer, musician, songwriter and entrepreneur. Rosa originally garnered fame ...

Nat King Cole Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, alternatively billed as Nat "King" Cole, was an American singer, jazz pianist, and actor. Cole's career as a jazz and Traditional pop, pop ...

Desi Arnaz Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III (March 2, 1917 – December 2, 1986), known as Desi Arnaz, was a Cuban-American actor, musician, producer, and bandleader. He played Ricky Ricardo on the American television sitcom ''I Love Lucy'', in whi ...

, Ralph S. Peer,

Prince Royce Geoffrey Royce Rojas (born May 11, 1989), known professionally as Prince Royce, is an American singer. At an early age, Royce took an interest in music, and in his teenage years began experimenting with music and writing poetry. By age nineteen ...

, and Natalia Jiménez.

Desi Arnaz Pioneer Award (Premio Pionero Desi Arnaz)

Named after Cuban musician

, the award recognizes "trailblazers in contemporary music".

Icon Award (Premio Icono)

Recognition of an artist for their career and musical contribution.

Hero's Award (Premio Triunfador)

Presented to young musicians "who have reached outstanding achievements in their career while contributing to the development of Latin music".

Conqueror Award (Premio Conquistador)

Recognition of a musician's "career and important artistic contributions in the Latin music industry".

La Musa Elena Casals Award (Premio La Musa Elena Casals)

Recognition of "outstanding young talent and achievements in music".

Publishers Award (Premio Editores Ralph S. Peer)

Living Legend (Leyenda en Vida)

Recognition of "artistic contribution, cultural impact, and lasting legacy".

Founders Award (Premio de Los Fundadores)

Legacy Award (Premio Legado)

Honors "legendary performers who have shined the spotlight on Latin music and culture throughout their distinguished careers".

Towering Song (La Canción de Todos los Tiempos)

Other honorees

Special awards to honorees that have only been presented once:

Previously nominated artists

The following songwriters have been nominated at least once for the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, but have yet to be selected as an inductee.

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References

External links

* {{official website, https://www.latinsonghall.com Awards established in 2013 Music halls of fame Latin music awards Songwriting awards Halls of fame in Florida Organizations based in Miami 2013 establishments in Florida Writers halls of fame